Big Game Collection (#3)

Rocky Mountain elk (Cervus canadensis nelsonii) bull in fall rainstorm, Yellowstone National Park
Rocky Mountain Elk (Cervus canadensis nelsonii) bull in fall rainstorm, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Theodore Roosevelt on safari, 1909
Theodore Roosevelt on safari. Former US President Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) standing with a gun next to a bull elephant shot at Meru, Kenya, while on safari in Africa in 1909

A male giraffe in Etosha National Park, Namibia

A mature male lion at the Africat Foundation in Namibia

A mature male lion at the Africat Foundation in Namibia

A herd of elephants drinking at a waterhole in Tsavo West National Park, Kenya

Elephants in Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Roosevelt elk (Cervus canadensis roosevelti ) male with velvet covered antlers, Dean Creek Wildlife Area, coastal Oregon, USA

Hunting the Wild Elephant, illustration from Wild Sports of South Africa by W
XTD84253 Hunting the Wild Elephant, illustration from Wild Sports of South Africa by W.C. Harris, 1841 (engraving) by Harris, William Cornwallis (1807-48); Private Collection; English

An alaskan brown bear stares intently at camera

HUNTING: MOOSE. Moose hunting in New Brunswick, Canada. Canadian postcard, c1907

Sitka black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus sitkensis)

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

Farm-reared Rocky Mountain elk are bred to maximize genetic qualities, then introduced to wild herds in a western state

Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) Paws and Claws

Moose Bulls (Alces alces)

Pen and ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, 1900
GIBSON: BIG GAME, 1900. Pen and ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, 1900

PREHISTORIC BEAR HUNT. Wood engraving, American, 1873

BEAR HUNT, 1875. A group of bear hunters returning to their camp in the Rocky Mountains. Wood engraving, American, 1875

CALIFORNIA: BEAR HUNT. Hunting bears in Yosemite Valley, California. Wood engraving, American, 1866

MOOSE HUNTING, 1854. Wood engraving, English, 1854

ABYSSINIA: ELEPHANT HUNT. Arabs of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) hunting elephant. Wood engraving, English, 1868

ARCTIC: BEAR HUNTING, 1871. Shooting bears on the ice at Melville Bay, Greenland. Wood engraving, American, 1871

POLAR BEAR HUNT, 1868. Wood engraving, 1868

Two African Elephants - Bulls spar (mostly play with some dominance overtones)
TOM-819 Two African Elephants - Bulls spar (mostly play with some dominance overtones) Along the shore of Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe

Young African Elephant - Bulls engaging in dominance behavior as part of water play
TOM-815 Young African Elephant - Bulls engaging in dominance behavior as part of water play. Lake Kariba, Matusadona National Park, Zimbabwe

African Elephant Bulls. Engaging in dominance behavior--sparring. Lake Kariba, Matusadona National Park, Zimbabwe
TOM-831 African Elephant Bulls. Engaging in dominance behavior, sparring Lake Kariba, Matusadona National Park, Zimbabwe, Africa

African Bull Elephants. Dominance sparring in Lake. Lake Kariba, Matusadona National Park, Zimbabwe, Africa. 3ME260
TOM-578 African ELEPHANTS - two bulls sparring in lake (dominance behaviour) Matusadona National Park, Zimbabwe, Africa. Loxodonta africana Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal

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"Capturing the Majesty: A Glimpse into the Big Game" As dawn breaks over Gabus Game Ranch in Otavi, Namibia, a Southern giraffe gracefully stands amidst the golden sea of long grass. Its elongated neck reaches towards the sky, embodying both elegance and strength. In another corner of nature's grand theater, a dominant male White-tailed Deer commands attention with its majestic antlers. This regal creature exudes confidence as it roams through its woodland domain. A fall rainstorm blankets Yellowstone National Park, where a Rocky Mountain elk bull emerges from the misty haze. Undeterred by nature's fury, this magnificent beast symbolizes resilience and adaptability. The morning light reveals secrets hidden within Moremi Game Reserve in Xakanaxa. Behind a tree lurks a lion, patiently awaiting its next move. With eyes focused and muscles tense, it epitomizes stealth and power. From the depths of African history comes an oil painting depicting "After the Lion Hunt. " W. F. Webb and Captain W. Codrington immortalize their triumphs on canvas—a testament to man's fascination with conquering nature's apex predators. Yet not all encounters end in victory for humans; an engraving tells a somber tale of a hunter who met his demise at the hands of a gorilla—an eerie reminder that even our mightiest opponents can turn tables on us. Delving further into Africa's heartland brings forth images capturing President Theodore Roosevelt during his post-presidential African safari in 1910—a black-and-white photograph showcasing his admiration for wildlife conservation alongside an awe-inspiring white rhino. Engravings transport us to ancient times when Nshiego Mbouve and Young Troglodytes Calvu roamed equatorial Africa—reminding us that these primates have always been part of our shared narrative on this vast continent.